2/5 times 8/6

2/5 × 8/6
=
8 15
Decimal: 0.533333
Percentage: 53.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Multiply numerators
    2 × 8 = 16
  2. 2
    Multiply denominators
    5 × 6 = 30
  3. 3
    Write result
    16/30
  4. 4
    Simplify
    16/30 = 8/15

How to Multiply Fractions

Multiplying fractions is straightforward — multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. No common denominator needed! Just simplify the result.

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